RAINBOW ROAD MEDLEY

Take a cruise down a multi-coloured memory lane as we revisit every Rainbow Road theme from the Mario Kart series! We all have memories of the final course of every Mario Kart (whether happy or frustrated), and I wanted to pay homage to almost 30 years of the beautiful music that has accompanied it. I've tried to give each piece its due; look out for your favourite!
Inspired by 8-bit Music Theory’s video on the topic, I explored the various melodic, harmonic, and structural similarities across the series, trying to create a medley that flowed seamlessly from one piece to the next. As I mentioned in my video on Sky Station Galaxy, piano transcription is always my first step in the orchestration process, so look out for a fully orchestrated version of this medley in the future!!!
"The Musical Evolution of Rainbow Road" from 8-bit Music Theory: • The Musical Evolution ...
Rainbow Road Medley
Mario Kart series
Arranged by Audio Via
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[@wetratz0]

it sucks how such high effort content can go unnoticed on youtube, especially music. this is really good and I subscribed

[@audiovia]

Thank you very much! Appreciate the kind words and sub 😊

[@nintony2994]

ya man it probably sounds too simple coming from me, but this is 🔥

[@ilikesonicxbro]

@@audioviai’m the one hundredth sub🫠💕

[@Scratchydoesmusic]

yes

[@robtuson4479]

The transition from double dash to 64 was perfect

[@swifter46ter]

I love that you snuck in a tiny bit of 7 at the transition from 64 to ds. That one little bit always gives me chills

[@Galactic613]

Can’t believe I’m only just finding this, when Mario kart DS came on, it was just the biggest flood of my happiest memories when I was playing that. Back in a time where I wasn’t depressed and so anxious about everything, so thank you so much for taking me back to that time where I didn’t worry. Simply legendary what you’ve done here.

[@Jadon-i1m]

The 64 rainbow road at the end *chef's kiss*

[@glennhower9265]

Don't think for a second that I didn't notice the Double Dash "And you will know when you get there" quote at 3:46

[@audiovia]

I'm glad someone caught it! 😁

[@residenteviI7]

it’s so appalling how this does not have more views and you don’t have more subscribers. earned a sub for sure !! keep up the great work

[@audiovia]

Thanks so much! More stuff is in the works, so thanks so much for the sub!

[@jellotoad64]

as soon as I heard Mariokart Wii's rainbow road, tears came to my eyes. I grew up playing Mariokart Wii and had the best time with it. Thank you.

[@CourtneyMeyer81094]

I did too. I still have my Wii.

[@SC25]

That end was beautiful

[@Jeloetta]

The fact I searched RUclips for rainbow road medley and they're just now suggesting this 4 days later is a testament to the garbage that is the algorithm. This was lovely! You very much deserve more spotlight.

[@audiovia]

Well, I'm glad you found it! Thanks so much for the kind words and sub!

[@kang018]

yo do have to specify which of the mario kart serie rainbow road theme you are looking for

[@SantaquinBacon]

What a breathtaking masterpiece! It captures the feeling of a nostalgic lullaby and a triumphant finale simultaneously. My favorite part is from 8:27 to the end because the melodies blend so beautifully! Also that buildup to the minor chord at 9:22 hits different. You deserve way more than 31 subs because this work is phenomenal!

[@1nviz]

it's crazy how this channel doesn't have more subs, this medley is amazing and is going straight to my chill playlist :) thank you very much for this!!

[@triddyP44]

Super awesome. I would love to orchestrate this transcription. Great work!

[@audiovia]

I would love to hear it!

[@aloeverawater6125]

This is so beautiful, how hasn’t this been noticed that much?? Thank you to youtube for recommending it on my homepage! This is AMAZING!!

[@Evdafawth]

The bridge between Wii and 8 is underappreciated.

[@LeoConnonHay]

I didn't even realised it switched

[@audiovia]

I can't take full credit for that one unfortunately. 8-bit Music Theory pointed out the similarity between the two, and I couldn't pass up such a perfect transition point!

[@mrsaxman3602]

This channel has the makings of greatness in it. So much effort and love was clearly woven into this. The amount of passion poured into your work doesn’t reflect your subscriber count by a mile! I hope your subscriber numbers catch up to the ones you should have, and deservedly so! Consider me subscribed :). Mark my words, this channel will have numbers as magnificent as the pieces it arranges/composes one day! 😊

[@knowledgeabledude2971]

This deserves more views.

[@Burujj1]

They deserve more subs.

[@Chris-qz8hd]

Get goosebumps in the Mario Kart 64 section

[@outer417]

I need a complete version of your Wii Rainbow Road, i love how you do it :)

[@outer417]

Have my like, suscribe and i will send it to all my friends :)

[@nadegecapron9904]

This is excellent

[@CourtneyMeyer81094]

4:28 is where my childhood comes in

[@NoDebuffs]

no kidding, and I still even play the game, only after I want to kms from playing overwatch ranked

[@CourtneyMeyer81094]

​@@NoDebuffsyou grew up on MKWii too?

[@NoDebuffs]

@@CourtneyMeyer81094 oh yeah, the only game I played as a kid, My greatest achievement was a sub 30 on gumble valcano

[@FuelFire]

Okay HOW does this have not have more views and how do you not have more subs?

[@audiovia]

Well, I could do a better job promoting myself 😅 but thank you very much for your comment!!

[@NgYahnJitMatthewRosythsch]

@@audiovia I guess youtubing is hard but this is perfect video ngl

[@ChuckSploder]

7, despite being the best one, only got 14 seconds

[@Evdafawth]

It is based on 64's which was featured the most.

[@frozenpeak1524]

this is actually amazing

[@JLukeHypernova]

That was awesome!

[@nerms5256]

subbbbbed
bro this shit is too good
keep it up

[@SomeBoiOnline]

Such a beautiful medley, great job!

[@AGuyCalledMarz]

Bro with this video, this should have so much more veiws and also your channel deserves more subs

[@NgYahnJitMatthewRosythsch]

i feel nostalgic without playing the game

[@NgYahnJitMatthewRosythsch]

the power of music

[@Nintendude.]

Great.

[@JhonatanLopez.]

1.25

[@ego-lay_atman-bay]

Hey, do you think you could share a musicxml file? I'm only asking because I don't have sibeluis, so I have to use musescore. Sharing the file as a musicxml would be great, because pretty much any music editing software understands it.

[@jalapa21]

Is this a piano cover of EternalSushi’s rainbow road medley? Anyways this is great

[@Evdafawth]

I thought ES's went in chronological order.

[@nadegecapron9904]

😊

[@Luigi-fm9zs]

Required more mario kart 7

[@audiovia]

I know, I skimped on that one, but if you listen closely, I sneak it in here and there ;)

[@soulofthemedley]

same basic theme as mk64 unfortunately

[@Yorisona_YT]

Worse rainbow music

[@AdamMarco]

Mk7 rainbow road is not my favorite but I love the main theme that is in it and the same in others. It ties every rainbow road together 😀

[@thyhoudini]

I've discovered a gem

[@bluberrydee6205]

when i heard the beginning of the super circuit theme and immediately going to the 64 one i was scared that the gba one wouldnt actually get a portion but it did 😁

[@PixelShiftss]

Awesome!!!

[@ApatheticFish3667]

Why wasn't 7's featured as much as the others?

[@Evdafawth]

It is based on 64's which was featured the most.

[@guyyt6021]

This just proves that you can’t have a good mariokart game without rainbow road. Thanks Nintendo for all the rainbows I’ll ever need 🥲

[@VT8104]

Awesome!

[@kylebower8167]

Commenting for the algorithm

[@audiovia]

Much appreciated!! Thank you :D

[@EL01-h4c]

Bro did MK7 die

[@Evdafawth]

RR7 is based on 64's which was featured the most.

[@yxh9675]

Spamming fire key and jump key

[@FriendKevo]

What’s labeled Super Mario Kart at the very beginning is actual Mario Kart Super Circuit 🤔

[@Evdafawth]

They share a melody for the first few seconds.

[@audiovia]

​@@Evdafawth is correct! The Super Circuit intro is based on the bridge of Super Mario Kart's Rainbow Road theme.

[@ParkGeonha]

3DS Rainbow Road is missing

[@geodude4490]

Did I hear Sinnoh music?

[@lukasb3135]

5:38

[@Skyline3696]

Piano cover of Ecsencei

[@ka-me-]

4:26